Chica Chica Boom Chic
Carmen Miranda
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Come on and sing the Chica Chica Boom Chic That crazy thing, the Chica Chica Boom Chic Brazilians found the Chica Chica Boom Chic They like the sound of Chica Chica Boom Chic It came down the Amazon from the jungles Where the natives greet ev'ry one they meet beatin' on a tom tom Boom chi-boom chi-boom, boom chi-boom chi-boom, It don't make sense, The Chica Chica Boom Chic But it's immense, the Chica Chica Boom Chic That's all you've got to say to chase the jinx away Chica Chica Boom, Chica Chica Boom Chica Chica Boom Chic! Boom Chic!
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Written by: MACK GORDON, HARRY WARREN
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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11 facts about this song
Song Origins"Chica Chica Boom Chic" is a popular song that was written by Mack Gordon and Harry Warren for the 1941 movie "That Night in Rio."
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ArtistsThe song has been covered by numerous artists and bands over the years. However, it is most famously associated with Carmen Miranda, Bob Crosby, and Xavier Cugat.
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Carmen Miranda's PerformanceCarmen Miranda, the Portuguese-Brazilian samba singer, danced and sang "Chica Chica Boom Chic" in "That Night in Rio," bringing the song international acclaim.
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Miranda's InfluenceCarmen Miranda's energetic performances of the song helped to popularize Brazilian music in North America.
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Bob CrosbyBob Crosby’s cover version of "Chica Chica Boom Chic" also received widespread popularity. Crosby was a renowned American jazz singer and bandleader, often leading his own big band, the Bob Crosby Orchestra.
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Xavier Cugat's InterpretationXavier Cugat, a Spanish-American musician typically known for his contributions to the spread of Latin music in the US, did his own rendition of "Chica Chica Boom Chic".
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Song's PopularityThe song became so popular that it was even remixed in the year 2011 by Barry Manilow and featured in his album "15 Minutes".
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Cultural Influence"Chica Chica Boom Chic" remains a cultural icon and is still played to represent the golden era of samba music and big band jazz in the US.
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Musical StyleThe song is characterized by its catchy rhythm, vibrant brass arrangements, and lively vocal performances, encapsulating both the energy of samba music and the classic sound of big band jazz.
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Song LyricsDespite its Brazilian samba roots, the lyrics of "Chica Chica Boom Chic" are sung primarily in English, with only a few Portuguese terms incorporated into the song.
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Cinema InfluenceThe song has been included in numerous films and television series including the recent hit animated film "Minions". It was performed by the Minions in the movie and was also included in the official soundtrack.
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